Blowing In The Wind

I love photographing birds; it's such a challenge. They are so often on the move. It was fun watching this young one teetering in the wind. :-D The yellow on the beak close to the face tells you that it is not yet fully mature. A young bird this late in the season means it's very probably the 3rd brood for a Momma English Sparrow; which is not unusual (as only 20% make it to adulthood.)
(Note: this photo has been cropped, and I saturated the color a bit.)

[Kim Suzanne Kelley]

This is such a great shot Leslie! I love those few ruffled feathers!

[Nicole Campbell]

You captured so well Les. The sun shining on the front feathers adds a touch of sparkle and the expression in his eyes is pure concentration. I don't mean to brag but your friendly cockatoo was back today eating my trees. I think he is a regular now. Nic x

[Leslie Manna]

@nicolecampbell Hi Nicole, and thanks so much. I spent a long time there waiting for the birds to perch on that fence because it was sunlit. I guess it paid off :-D
So you have a new resident, eh? I am green with envy, and would be out there all the time following him around with my camera. Do people feed these birds? Are they birds people want to attract to their yards? What is he eating in your yard? Oh, lucky you..........Take care, Les x

[Denise]

Love ruffled feathers in the streaming sunlight. Well done.

[Mike Warren]

Nice capture.

[Michaela (Cala) boniface]

wow lovely colours in this one & great focus

[Michelle]

Lovely capture! I find birds so difficult to capture, this is wonderful.

[Susan Riley]

Like the blured background!

[Leslie Manna]

@susan82 Hello Susan, and lots of thanks. I too like the DoF on this shot; it comes from zooming way in. I'm hoping I can go back to this spot in a short while when the foliage has changed color, and the background will be REALLY different. Happy weekend, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@shellbelle Many thanks Michelle............With birds, I just always keep trying. :-D Tke care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@purplewitch Lots of thanks Cala, Happy weekend, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@denisedaly Much appreciated Denise, hope that you are having a great weekend, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@kimmiesue Lots of thanks, Kim. It was pretty windy when I was shooting, and this poor little girl was hanging on for dear life! :-D
Hope you are having a swell weekend, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@mwarren365 Thanks Mike, Hope you are having a great weekend, Les
(p.s. Thanks for the link about the Sweetgrass baskets - fascinating......)

[Shirley]

Great capture......love the ruffled 'bib'

[Leslie Manna]

@mjmaven Lots of thanks Shirley...........Be well, Les

[Hudd]

Wonderful close up Les, great detail!

[Leslie Manna]

@hudd Thanks a lot Mr. Top 20! :-D Be well, Les

[Moira Brown]

Good capture. Love the feathers blowing in the wind.

[Margaret Tryon]

Terrific capture. I love the blowing feathers.